Frances Ann Gillespie (nee McGarril) passed away on November 7, 2025. She was 94. Visiting will be on Wednesday November 12, 2025 from 3:00 until 7;00 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Frannie worked at several jobs over the years, including Hahne and Company in Newark. She retired from Queen of Peace High School as the manager of the book store at the age of 80.
She was predeceased by her husband David Gillespie. Frannie is survived by her daughter Debbie Devlin and her grandsons; Derek Devlin and Austin Burke. She was predeceased by her grandson John Devlin along with her parents John and Catherine McGarril, four sisters; Kay Leonardis, Shelia Gray, Marie McCarthy and Ann O’Dea and her brother Rev. Colman “Jack” McGarril.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Childrens Hospital in her memory.